OBITUARIES
Vivian P. Rufledt
Apr 10, 2024
On April 10th, surrounded by her loving family and after living a remarkable life of 100 years, we gained a heavenly angel as Vivian peacefully drifted off to her eternal resting place.
Born in New Auburn, WI on October 20, 1923, Vivian was the daughter of Nellie and Noah Penning. After finishing high school, Vivian went on to continue her education...
Duane M. Coate III
Mar 28, 2024
Duane M. Coate Jr., age 82, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Meadowbrook in Bloomer.
Duane was born on March 29, 1941 in Whittier, California to Duane Sr. and Elizabeth (Ball) Coate.
Duane worked in a yarn factory and was a real estate agent. When he retired, he lived in Las Vegas and liked to go to the casino. He then...
David L. Hughes
Mar 17, 2024
David L. Hughes, age 61, passed away on March 17, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Eau Claire, with his wife by his side.
David was born on November 29, 1962 in Chippewa Falls to Julie Gravunder and Larry Hughes.
On April 20, 2013 David married Theresa Miller. He worked for Spectrum Industries in Chippewa Falls for 36 years. David enjoyed...
Robert J. LeCleir
Mar 14, 2024
Robert J. LeCleir, was born on January 11, 1935 in Chippewa Falls, WI to August and Mary (Agnew) LeCleir. He died on March 14, 2024 at Mayo Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, at the age of 89.
He graduated from McDonell High School, Class of 1952. Bob honorably served in the US Army from 1955-1957. He married Wanda Nyhus on August...
Arlene E. Hones
Mar 11, 2024
Arlene Edith Hones, 97, formerly of Colfax, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Park View Home in Woodville, WI.
Arlene was born on March 15, 1926, in Boyceville, WI to Arnold and Elsie (Grutt) Price. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Arlene lived all her life in Wisconsin. Growing up with a large family during...
Michael S. Davis
Mar 8, 2024
Michael Scott Davis, 69, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 8, 2024.
Mike was born on February 6, 1955 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Gerald and Natalie “LaVonne” (Melby) Davis. He served in the United States Air Force as a Tech Sergeant. During the Cold War, Mike worked radar in Alaska and various other bases. When stationed at Kincheloe Air Force...
Stacy D. Hoege
Feb 17, 2024
Stacy Dennis Hoege, 56, of New Auburn, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his residence, from an unexpected heart attack, with his dog and his wife at his side.
He was born July 27, 1968 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison Wisconsin, and was the son of Donald W. Hoege and Victoria (Zimmerman) Hoege. As a young kid he worked on...
Ione M. Knight
Feb 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Ione Marion Stangel Knight, 76, peacefully departed from this world on Monday, February 12, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 2, 1947, Ione lived a life filled with kindness, grace, and unwavering love. She was a beacon of strength and compassion to all who knew...
Larry W. Seibel
Feb 11, 2024
Larry W. Seibel, age 71, passed away at Dove Health Care in Bloomer on February 11, 2024 with his family by his side after battling frontal lobe dementia. He was born on March 14, 1952 in Chippewa Falls to Raymond and Genevive “Babe” (Miller) Seibel. He married Diane Stewart on November 10, 1972 in Bloomer. Larry worked for Tri...
Beverly J Janke
Feb 6, 2024
Beverly J. Janke, age 93, passed away at Colfax Health and Rehab on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born on July 1, 1930, in Wisconsin to Archie and Ruffina (Polzin) Woll. On May 21, 1949, Beverly married Gerald Janke at Zion Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls. She loved living “the lake life” on Chain Lake, golfing with her friends...
Christy Ann Skuban
Feb 5, 2024
Christy Ann Skuban passed away in comfort after being diagnosed with incurable cancer at Allina Health in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her passing was unexpected and came as a shock to her family and friends creating a wave of sorrow and reflection in the artistic community. Her surviving brothers, Jim and Jay Skuban were with her during the final days. Through memories...
Peter W. Hassemer
Jan 13, 2024
Peter W. Hassemer, age 86, passed away on January 13, 2024 in Sun City, Arizona.
Peter was born on May 7, 1937 in Chippewa Falls to Sylvester and Vernice (Albrecht) Hassemer. He attended Bloomer High School, UW La Crosse, UW Stout and received his PhD at The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Peter honorably served his country in the US Army....
Leo A. Roush Sr.
Jan 10, 2024
Leo A. Roush Sr., age 89, passed away on January 10, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Chippewa Valley.
Leo was born on February 21, 1934 to Robert R. Sr. and Agatha (Ahrendt) Roush. On June 4, 1955, Leo married Mable Bearss in Trenton, Michigan. Leo enjoyed being a farmer but he absolutely loved spending time with family, the...
Bonnie L. Fisher
Jan 1, 2024
Bonnie L. Fisher, age 65, of Menomonie, passed away on January 1, 2024, due to complications of diabetes, with her son at her side.
Bonnie was born on February 11, 1958, in Chippewa Falls, WI to Edward and Delores (Krejci) Sarauer. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bloomer High School in 1976. Bonnie went on...
Daniel R. Schroeder
Dec 30, 2023
Daniel R. Schroeder, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Eau Claire WI.
He was born in Bloomer on June 4, 1936 and was one of three sets of twins born to Walter and Cora (Sheffield) Schroeder. He proudly served in the US Navy for 4 years and married Betty Schroeder in 1961 and later divorced. ...
Lois M. Rubenzer
Dec 7, 2023
Lois M. Rubenzer, age 83, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer.
Lois was born on July 29, 1940 to Leonard and Louise (Oldenberg) Conrad. On February 15, 1958, Lois married Roger R. Rubenzer in Bloomer. Lois loved to read, bake, play cards, visit, watch game shows on the TV, and she always...
Oliver "Dean" Witt
Dec 6, 2023
Oliver “Dean” Witt, age 89, passed away on December 6, 2023, at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls, WI after a brief illness.
Dean was born on May 18, 1934, in Trego, WI to George “Bill” and Cora “Leona” (Feltman) Witt. In 1974 he married the love of his life, Vernell; and exactly one year after her...
Gary E. Tozer
Dec 4, 2023
Gary Tozer, age 79, passed away at MCHS in Eau Claire on December 4, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1944 to Elwood “Bud” and Marie (Rihn) Tozer. He married Barbara Marek in 1965. Gary worked as a police officer, serving as a patrolman and chief in Bloomer and chief in Elk Mound. He was also a...
Sandra Schwab
Nov 24, 2023
Sandra M. (Bowe) Schwab, age 74, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, after a short illness in Orlando, Fla.
Sandy was born on June 6, 1949, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls to Cyril and Jane (Zenner) Bowe. Sandy went to St. Paul’s Catholic School through 5th grade until the family moved to Barron, Wis. Sandy graduated...
Rhea Robey
Nov 18, 2023
Rhea M. Robey, age 65, passed away at home on Saturday, November 18, 2023 with her family by her side.
Rhea was born on February 15, 1958, in the Town of Forest. St. Croix County, to Milton and Adelaide (Gluege) Duval. On October 2, 1999, Rhea married Malcolm “Mac” Robey. She worked as a teller at Security Bank...
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